Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Southern Kings vs Cell C Sharks Preview

    Feb 22, 16 • 1999 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings vs Cell C Sharks Preview

    The Southern Kings will make their return to Vodacom Super Rugby after a three years break when they take on the Cell C Sharks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The Kings and Sharks are part of the extended competition’s...

  • Gilbert Enoka to move into fulltime role with New Zealand Rugby

    Feb 22, 16 • 1979 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on Gilbert Enoka to move into fulltime role with New Zealand Rugby

    Gilbert Enoka, a mainstay of the All Blacks management team for many years, is to work fulltime for New Zealand Rugby (NZR) in an expanded role, it was announced today. NZR CEO Steve Tew said Enoka, who has been involved with the All Blacks since 2000, is...

  • TOYOTA AND CHEETAHS SPORT NEW CONTRACT

    Feb 20, 16 • 2426 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TOYOTA AND CHEETAHS SPORT NEW CONTRACT

      Toyota South Africa Motors renews contract with Free State Cheetahs for another three-year period. Free State Stadium becomes Toyota Stadium Three players are chosen as part of the Hilux Tough Ambassador programme. Hilux Memorabilia Kit in support of the...

  • NSW Waratahs go down to the Highlanders in another tight-fought trial

    Feb 19, 16 • 1372 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs go down to the Highlanders in another tight-fought trial

    The NSW Waratahs have gone down to the Highlanders by 40 points to 35 in yet another tight-fought preseason trial in Queenstown, New Zealand this afternoon. The two sides spent the majority of the match taking turns in adding the points to the scoreboard,...

  • Pulse Energy Highlanders to play the NSW Waratahs in Queenstown

    Feb 18, 16 • 2265 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Pulse Energy Highlanders to play the NSW Waratahs in Queenstown

    The Pulse Energy Highlanders will play the NSW Waratahs in Queenstown this Friday,the game will complete the Highlanders three match preseason. So far the record is a loss and a draw, one week out from the opening fixture against the Blues the team will be...

  • Xerox on board with Emirates Lions for Super Rugby

    Feb 18, 16 • 2674 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Xerox on board with Emirates Lions for Super Rugby

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union is proud to announce that Xerox has come on board as an additional sponsor for the Vodacom Super Rugby in 2016 and will take up a position on the back of the Emirates Lions jersey.   Xerox is currently the title sponsor for...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby enters bold new era

    Feb 18, 16 • 1653 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby enters bold new era

      Rugby World Cup top four nations feature This is rugby’s #bestofthebest All matches broadcast live on SuperSport   Global expansion moves closer with new teams, a new format and exciting new players entering the fray of the new bigger and bolder...

  • Emirates Lions vs Jaguares Teamsheets

    Feb 18, 16 • 1919 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions vs Jaguares Teamsheets

    Date: 19 February 2016 Venue: Wits Kick-off: 19h00 TV: Not televised Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Lions: 15 JW Bell, 14 Koch Marx, 13 Stokkies Hanekom, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Anthony Volmink, 10 Marnitz Boshoff, 9 Dillon Smit, 8 Ruan Ackermann, 7 Cyle...

  • REBELS FINISH PRE-SEASON ON HIGH

    Feb 18, 16 • 1716 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on REBELS FINISH PRE-SEASON ON HIGH

      The Melbourne Rebels concluded their pre-season campaign with a 85-0 victory over Samoa at AAMI Park, Melbourne, on Thursday night. Contesting their second and last pre-season fixture ahead of next weekend’s Asteron Life Super Rugby season opener...

  • Emirate Lions team to tackle the Jaguares

    Feb 18, 16 • 2086 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirate Lions team to tackle the Jaguares

    Emirates Lions vs Jaguares: 1          Corne             Fourie 2          Armand          van der Merwe 3          Pieter             Scholtz 4          Andries          Ferreira...

  • ASICS challenges you to ‘WANT IT MORE’

    Feb 18, 16 • 1946 Views • General News, South Africa, SpringboksComments Off on ASICS challenges you to ‘WANT IT MORE’

      South Africa, 18 February 2016 True sport performance brand, ASICS aims to deliver its most provocative and inspiring brand campaign yet with ‘WANT IT MORE,’ a direct call for all sport enthusiasts to step up their training efforts and realize...

  • Southern Kings Match Day tickets now on sale

    Feb 18, 16 • 1737 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings Match Day tickets now on sale

    The Southern Kings have officially launched their match day tickets for the Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Cell C Sharks taking place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, the 27th of February. “In 2013 the Southern Kings committed to bring...

  • NSW Waratahs team announced for third and final trial against the Highlanders

    Feb 18, 16 • 1369 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs team announced for third and final trial against the Highlanders

    Head Coach Daryl Gibson and his coaching staff have made six changes to the team for the NSW Waratahs’ third and final pre-season trial against the Highlanders tomorrow in Queenstown. Israel Folau will return to the field as fullback in what will be his...

  • Kruger to join Scarlets after Super Rugby 2016

    Feb 17, 16 • 2220 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kruger to join Scarlets after Super Rugby 2016

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Tuesday confirmed the release of Werner Kruger, who will join the Scarlets in Wales at the completion of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition in July. The prop signed a three year deal with the Welsh team. “Werner is a...

  • Weekly Rugby union fixtures (18 – 22 February 2016)

    Feb 17, 16 • 7775 Views • AVIVA Premiership, General News, Super Rugby, Top 14Comments Off on Weekly Rugby union fixtures (18 – 22 February 2016)

    FIXTURES (SA times): The results will be updated by Rugby 15 after each game Super Rugby warm-up games: 18 February Rebels 85 vs Samoa 0 Friday, 19 February Crusaders 7 vs Hurricanes 74 Chiefs 12 vs Blues 24 Highlanders 40 vs Waratahs 35 Lions 28 vs Jaguares...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes in final pre-season match

    Feb 17, 16 • 1550 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes in final pre-season match

    The BNZ Crusaders will play their final pre-season game against the Hurricanes this Friday afternoon, and Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made just three changes to the starting fifteen that drew with the Highlanders last week.   Mitchell Drummond will...

  • WESTERN FORCE UNDER 20’S SET TO COMPETE IN NEW NATIONAL COMPETITION

    Feb 17, 16 • 1653 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on WESTERN FORCE UNDER 20’S SET TO COMPETE IN NEW NATIONAL COMPETITION

    The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has announced a revamped National Under 20’s competition to replace the old National Championships format.   The competition will run in coordination with the Asteron Life Super Rugby season with each Australian...

  • Super U20s Championship to kick off in 2016

    Feb 17, 16 • 1869 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on Super U20s Championship to kick off in 2016

    The Australian Rugby Union today announced that for the first time there would be a regular weekly U20s competition with all five Australian Super Rugby teams competing for the Super U20s Championship in 2016. Kicking off on Saturday 27 February, the six-week...

  • Historic double header of All Blacks and Maori rugby in Chicago in November

    Feb 17, 16 • 1898 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on Historic double header of All Blacks and Maori rugby in Chicago in November

    American sports fans are in for a feast of rugby when the All Blacks return to Soldier Field in Chicago to play Ireland for the first time on American soil, and the Maori All Blacks take on the USA Eagles. The World Champions will play the 2015 Six Nations...

  • DHL Stormers announce co-captains for 2016

    Feb 16, 16 • 2368 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on DHL Stormers announce co-captains for 2016

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has appointed Juan de Jongh and Frans Malherbe as co-captains for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season. De Jongh has 84 Vodacom Super Rugby caps for the DHL Stormers and is no stranger to the captaincy role, having led DHL...

  • New strips, new teams, new draw and new stars to ignite Investec Super Rugby 2016

    Feb 16, 16 • 1324 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on New strips, new teams, new draw and new stars to ignite Investec Super Rugby 2016

    A new strip, new opposition, a new format, and loads of new talent will combine to make for thrilling rugby action when Investec Super Rugby 2016 kicks off in 10 days’ time. The 2016 season was officially launched at a special event featuring the hip-hop...

  • Cape Town 10s lauded as Best Live Experience!

    Feb 15, 16 • 1943 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Cape Town 10s lauded as Best Live Experience!

    Nasser Hussain – Former England Cricket Captain, Kagiso Rabada – Current Protea Bowler, Gerhardi Odendaal – takealot.com Cape Town 10s Event Director and Ron Rutland, – Co-Founder of the takealot.com Cape Town 10s. takealot.com Cape...

  • FORCE OVERPOWER SPIRITED DRAGONS AT MCGILLIVRAY

    Feb 13, 16 • 1982 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE OVERPOWER SPIRITED DRAGONS AT MCGILLIVRAY

    The Western Force has ended its pre-season campaign on a winning note, with a double from Luke Morohan helping the side to a 34-26 victory over the Asia Pacific Dragons at McGillivray Oval on Saturday afternoon.   In dry conditions, the Western Force...

  • DHL Stormers vs Jaguares Teamsheets #STOvJAG

    Feb 13, 16 • 2786 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers vs Jaguares Teamsheets #STOvJAG

    Date: 13 January 2016 Venue: Newlands, Cape Town Kick-off: 16h00 SA Time TV: Not televised Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen DHL Stormers: 15 Dillyn Leyds, 14 Kobus van Wyk, 13 Johnny Kotze, 12 Huw Jones, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Robert Du Preez, 9 Jano Vermaak, 8...

  • Preview: Southern Kings vs Cheetahs

    Feb 12, 16 • 2235 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Preview: Southern Kings vs Cheetahs

    The Southern Kings are set to face the Toyota Cheetahs tonight, in their final warm-up match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, before the start of their 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign. The Southern Kings, who have had two pre season...